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The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Thornicombe

The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Thornicombe

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The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Thornicombe

02:35

53.0km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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After 48.7 km for 904 m

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Start point

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12.7 km

The Cliff Ascent

Highlight • Trail

Do it the other way - much more fun as a descent!

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13.3 km

Tarrant's Descent

Highlight • Climb

Steep descent. Slow down for the junction at the bottom.

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18.5 km

Witchampton Manor Ruins

Highlight • Monument

These are the ruins of a former 13th century manor house. It's now a grade 2 listed remains.

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19.6 km

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

Highlight • Rest Area

A place for a rest if you need it

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22.3 km

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a stunning, almost art row of trees, quiet road and not too steep if you are going up. Links to many quiet back roads.

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27.4 km

Wimborne St Giles Pond

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27.9 km

Wimborne St Giles Village and Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Giles Church is the parish church for the village of Wimborne St Giles in Dorset. It has a rich and complex history, marked by several rebuilds, a major fire, …

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28.0 km

Parish Church of Wimborne St Giles

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53.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

3.41 km

1.06 km

956 m

338 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

12.7 km

1.06 km

147 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

49 %

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The Cliff Ascent – Witchampton Manor Ruins loop from Thornicombe

The Cliff Ascent

Tarrant's Descent

Witchampton Manor Ruins

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Wimborne St Giles Pond

Wimborne St Giles Village and Church

Parish Church of Wimborne St Giles

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